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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsCandice Bergen, who famously drew the ire of then-Vice President Dan Quayle
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Candice Bergen, who famously drew the ire of then-Vice President Dan Quayle when Murphy Brown raised a child as a single mother, reflects on how much has (not) changed since then in one of the #Emmys best moments.
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Candice Bergen, who famously drew the ire of then-Vice President Dan Quayle (Original Post)
sheshe2
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Baitball Blogger
(47,481 posts)1. She was great. My work is done.
oasis
(51,290 posts)2. Candice is truly a gem!
sheshe2
(86,068 posts)6. We sure have good strong women on our side.
They don't need to pose shooting off automatic rifles to show their strength. They have laughter, courage, strength, compassion and beauty that comes from within.
When have you ever seen them do something that empowers women?
UTUSN
(71,902 posts)3. K&R for, perfect.
3Hotdogs
(13,127 posts)4. Da fuck? As I recall, Dan actually sent her a gift for "her baby."
What more does she want?
Yes, Henry, it's sarcasm.
lastlib
(24,388 posts)5. "Meow." Brilliant!
, Candace!
Jack Valentino
(436 posts)7. HA!!!!!! Direct hit, "Murphy"!!!
(Vance is now currently confused over this issue---
should he condemn single motherhood, or support as many offspring as possible??
so confusing)
sheshe2
(86,068 posts)11. Bazinga!
niyad
(118,025 posts)8. She, you freaked me out with your title. I thought the rest of it would read
that she had died! Thank goodness my worry was not realized.
The rest wouldn't fit in the title.
niyad
(118,025 posts)13. I understood when I saw your post and not just the title on our home page.
But that was a very nerve-wracking couple of seconds!
I did not know that the Emmy Awards were tonight. Will have to look at the list of winners. .and look at the red carpet videos to see the gowns!
pfitz59
(10,731 posts)12. That was brilliant
Wonder how JD and Donnie felt